22 Madeline Palumbo

Madeline’s hometown is Courtice, Ontario. She started skating when she was two years old and playing hockey when she was four years old. Madeline is passionate about every aspect of the game, from practices to games to tournaments. She loves meeting new teammates and coaches each year. She loves the bonds it creates with other players. She enthusiastically admits, “she just loves everything about it.” Madeline is intelligent, athletic and disciplined. Her teammates and coaches also describe her as kind, dedicated, driven and a team player. Madeline believes her teammates inspire her. They challenge her in practice which helps her succeed in games. She feels her coaches have always inspired her both on and off the ice to be a great person and player. She also credits her parents for inspiring her to be the best person she can be. When not playing hockey during the winter, Madeline enjoys snowboarding. She also likes going to cottages and swimming and spending time with friends and family.